First day for judicial candidates of established political parties to file original nomination papers (must contain original sheets signed by voters and circulators) in the principal office of the State Board of Elections for judicial vacancies which occurred during the three (3) week period prior to the 106th day before the General Primary Election (NOVEMBER 11, 2013 – DECEMBER 2, 2013).[10 ILCS 5/7-12(1)]

Event:

First day for EA to submit voter info to SBE

Event Date(s):

12/16/2013

Location(s):

GENERAL PRIMARY

Description:

First day for election authorities to submit updated copies of computer tapes or computer discs or other electronic data processing information containing voter registration information to the State Board of Elections.(10 ILCS 5/4-8, 5-7, 6-35)

Event:

Last day to file petitions for referenda

Event Date(s):

12/16/2013

Location(s):

GENERAL PRIMARY

Description:

Last day for filing petitions (must contain original sheets signed by voters and circulators) for referenda for the submission of questions of public policy (local). Objections to petitions for local referenda are filed with the same office in which the original petitions were filed.(10 ILCS 5/28-2(a), 28-6, 28-7)EXCEPTION: Proposition to create a political subdivision, referenda held under the provisions Article IX of the Liquor Control Act and Section 18-120 of the Property Tax Code.